Trend Alert: Pretty Parasol

As the sun continues to shine stronger and stronger (global warming, hello) we must think about ways to protect our skin. While sunblock and hats are great, why not shake things up a bit with a pretty parasol? At the Spring shows, an Anna Sui model swirled a turquoise and black parasol that matched the models' outfit. Tracy Reese did the same with her oversized and lighthearted parasols. While you don't have to go the same matchy matchy route, consider investing in one parasol that will generally go with all the contents of your closet.

I use to carry one about 5 or 6 years ago. I lived in Georgia for a a little while, while my boyfriend at the time was working on an album. It would get SO hot that I needed a way to shield myself from the sun a little.